Senior Manager, National Assurance

Senior Manager, National Assurance

Join BDO Canada. We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager to join our National Assurance team. The role is based in any of our Canadian office locations.

As a Senior Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing guidance, tools, and training to empower our assurance professionals to deliver efficient, high‑quality engagements that adhere to professional standards and firm policies.

• Develop and maintain internal and client‑facing assurance publications, templates, and methodology guidance
• Update National manuals, tools, and policies to support effective and efficient engagement execution
• Translate regulatory and standard‑setting changes into practical resources
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (e.g., Risk, Assurance) to ensure guidance and methodology reflects the broader regulatory landscape and client environment
• Incorporate evolving technologies and tools that enhance assurance quality and efficiency

• Design and deliver impactful training programs for partners and staff (live, virtual, and on‑demand)
• Develop FAQs, internal guides, and communications to support consistent and efficient application of standards
• Support the transition to new platforms and methodologies through training that embraces digital enablement and evolving assurance practices

• Participate in standard‑setting and technical groups such as BDO Global committees and work groups, CPA Canada technical committees

• Research Canadian and international assurance standards to inform of updates
• Review consultations on assurance matters
• Respond to questions from engagement teams

• Contribute to firm‑wide quality initiatives including CSQM implementation, and assurance quality enhancements
• Review assurance engagement work related to Technology Risk Assurance and coach team members on proper procedures and documentation
• Manage larger, more complicated engagements
• Respond to regulatory findings and requests

• Maintain and enhance assurance templates and tools to align with standards and firm practices
• Champion the integration of innovative assurance technologies including Audit Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

• Work closely with senior leaders, partners and staff to align deliverables and timelines
• Engage with Standard‑setting bodies in outreach initiatives and activities
• Prepare presentations and communications for internal and external clients
• Assist in proposals and business development

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work:
  Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your internal/external client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; internal/external clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high‑quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective delivery service to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development

• You are a designated CPA (or hold an equivalent international designation) with strong technical knowledge in assurance and related services
• You possess your CISA designation
• You bring 10+ years of progressive experience in assurance
• You have strong Technical Expertise including a deep understanding of IS audit, Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS), PCAOB, ISA, firm audit methodology, and emerging IT risks
• You have an Audit Quality Orientation, a strong track record of quality reviews, technical standard implementation, and regulatory compliance
• You have leadership skills including the ability to lead technical teams, influence partners, and manage cross‑functional projects
• You have communication & training skills including distilling technical concepts into clear…